Recently in meeting where a group of us were discussing a discipleship model for academic theological education, I made a statement that I make often about my own formation as a follower of Jesus. I said, “The person I am Read more…
In our work with churches and pastors, we have found the Stockdale Paradox to be an essential underpinning for leader health as well as church health and revitalization. Jim Collins term this concept the “Stockdale Paradox” named after Admiral James Read more…
Many years ago, I had several clay flower pots crack and break apart. As an avid gardener, I loved the iconic look of the clay pots on my porch, and I was sad they had met an untimely demise. I Read more…
One of the readings for the Sundays in May was from 1 Peter chapters 4 and 5. In 1 Peter 4:12, Peter says that suffering is not strange and that we ought not be shocked by it. However, what I Read more…
The truth is we are in a Pastor Crisis…. It’s so easy in our society to point the finger of our American Church struggles to the pastors, and maybe there’s a piece of truth in that. But as the CHURCH, Read more…
A couple friends and I just finished recording a podcast series on ethics. After dialoging through 14 episodes we asked, who are we becoming? So many of us are on autopilot unaware of the conditioning we are undergoing, shaping who Read more…
We are facing a full-blown pastor crisis. Currently, there is a massive shortage of clergy/pastors and other church staff. The signs are everywhere. Because of the work I do, it is much easier to see the negative than the positive. Read more…
Several years ago, I was in an unhealthy place. Not only did the congregation I served make everyday life difficult. I was also plagued by a paralyzing self-doubt. For the longest time, I thought “if only.” For example, “if only Read more…
